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Emollient

TURTLE EXTRACT

Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A historical animal-derived oil/extract from turtles. Sea turtles are CITES-protected and the ingredient is largely obsolete and unethical for modern cosmetic use.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Marketed as skin-conditioning lipid
  • Source of fatty acids

Known concerns

  • Sea-turtle products are CITES-listed and largely banned in international trade
  • Ethical and legal sourcing issues for cosmetics
  • Animal-derived material with poor traceability
  • Limited safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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